This makes some sense to me. In many cultures body modification (piercing, tattooing, etc.) are part of “coming of age” rituals. The pain is an essential aspect. It helps to make it a more memorable experience.
In fact, I suspect the point of the rituals is to demonstrate that you can handle pain and be left with a hard to forge signal of this fact.
Great point. It could even be both. :)
This makes some sense to me. In many cultures body modification (piercing, tattooing, etc.) are part of “coming of age” rituals. The pain is an essential aspect. It helps to make it a more memorable experience.
In fact, I suspect the point of the rituals is to demonstrate that you can handle pain and be left with a hard to forge signal of this fact.
Great point. It could even be both. :)